

United Negro College Foundation
Atlanta’s Mayor’s Masked Ball is a premier fundraising and social event that is overseen by the United Negro College Foundation (UNCF). The event was established by former Mayor Andrew Young and Billye Aaron and has been a continual source of financial support for deserving students in need of a scholarship. Through this partnership effort, UNCF raised $2M in 2022, $4M December 2023, and over $4.1 million December 2024.

UNCF Funds Raised
Statistical data from UNCF 2022-2023 cycle.
$1,920,846.76
ATLANTA RECIPIENTS AWARDED THROUGH UNCF
333
STUDENTS SERVED IN 2023-2024
$5,768.31
AVERAGE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
257
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN 2023-2024